I do know there has been a big push by law enforcement to be contacted by gun dealers to report anyone that outright fails a background check.....
As an employee of a small gun shop I called in 4473 forms / NICS background checks for a few years. I was never advised by the ATF or any other agency of a requirement to report anything when a DENY is returned..... if you don't report, they yank your license.
Local Sheriff's office asked to be notified also.As an employee of a small gun shop I called in 4473 forms / NICS background checks for a few years. I was never advised by the ATF or any other agency of a requirement to report anything when a DENY is returned.
Is there a legal requirement that gun shops notify a local law enforcement agency about something that the FBI already knows?
It could be the actual holder of the FFL is required to report it. This is something that just started within the last 12 to 18 months so it could be possible that you don't know. If you're not still doing the work it could be you are unaware.As an employee of a small gun shop I called in 4473 forms / NICS background checks for a few years. I was never advised by the ATF or any other agency of a requirement to report anything when a DENY is returned.
Is there a legal requirement that gun shops notify a local law enforcement agency about something that the FBI already knows?
speaking of a big push, hey buddyThat hardly qualifies as a “big push”
Well, what do you attribute it to? I do consider it a "big push" when it is nation wide, and "historical high gun seizures".That hardly qualifies as a “big push”
As an employee of a small gun shop I called in 4473 forms / NICS background checks for a few years. I was never advised by the ATF or any other agency of a requirement to report anything when a DENY is returned.
Is there a legal requirement that gun shops notify a local law enforcement agency about something that the FBI already knows?
When you sign a Fm 4473, you certify that all information is correct, under penalty of the law. It's rare, but occasionally employees go to jail. It's happened locally, as many are aware.The guys at the gun counter seem extra stressed.
Are they being prosecuted/held responsible for 4473 errors?
Evidently they won't throw you in jail if you lie on the 4473 either. Enter Hunter Biden!When you sign a Fm 4473, you certify that all information is correct, under penalty of the law. It's rare, but occasionally employees go to jail. It's happened locally, as many are aware.
They aren't going to throw you in jail, generally, for an administrative mistake. But if there is a pattern, indicating intent to transfer firearms to prohibited persons, then expect to spend quality time with some guy who calls you Sue.
From LOCAL ffl holders or from the ATF ?Law enforcement has been getting list of denials and the FFL info for years. ..
Do you have an ATF rule, law, or US Code that I can quote? The only CLEO notification requirement for basic 4473 transaction are the multiple handgun purchases.ATF requires CLEO notification. ....
I read the attached carefully, and still see nothing that requires the FFL to contact local CLEO.